Veernala Jayarama Rao
Kuchipudi Performer
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Veernala Jayarama Rao is a highly esteemed Indian exponent, choreographer, and guru of Kuchipudi, a classical dance form originating from Andhra Pradesh. Born in 1947 in Pithapuram, Andhra Pradesh, India, Rao commenced his formal training in Kuchipudi during his youth at the Siddhendra Kalakshetram in Kuchipudi village. He received initial guidance from…
Journey Timeline
1947
Born in Pithapuram, Andhra Pradesh
1969
Relocated to Delhi and began teaching Kuchipudi
1981
Married Vanashree Rao
1996
Received Sahitya Kala Parishad Samman (Delhi State Award)
1998
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (with Vanashree Rao)
2003
Received Indira Priyadarshini Award
2004
Received Padma Shri
2005
Received Natyaratna Award from Sanmukhananda Sabha
2018
Received Guru Gangadhar Pradhan Award
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Awards & Honors
- 2004 · Padma Shri — Government of India
- 1998 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 1996 · Sahitya Kala Parishad Samman (Delhi State Award) — Sahitya Kala Parishad
- Andhra Pradesh Samman
- 2005 · Natyaratna Award — Sanmukhananda Sabha
- 2003 · Indira Priyadarshini Award
- 2018 · Guru Gangadhar Pradhan Award
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- With an eye for aesthetics
The Hindu
- Dance of perfection
The Times of India
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